The New Oscar Controversy, a City of Nudists and a 100-Year Party

Our editors are a diverse lot, and are constantly perusing a long and broad list of publications and sites. Fashion? Art? Architecture? Culinary studies? In What We’re Reading, PaperCity shares the wealth.

Jerry Hall was in attendance, minus Rupes, and so was Mario Testino. The occasion? British Vogue was celebrating 100 years. Read all about it here.

Charlotte Rampling is an institution. Model, actress, 70-year-old Oscar nominee (we hope she wins), and a beautiful and stylish human. Rampling’s recently been embroiled in an Oscar-related issue … but we predict she’ll be just fine. Read more on the situation here.

Art and war: I am fascinated with this tale of an Italian city, Dadaists, nudists, and drug addicts. Prepare to be enthralled.

Gore Vidal‘s words infuriated, liberated, stung and provoked. He had a long career, and his oeuvre should have a place in your library. Here’s one take on his legacy.

Finally, how about a bit of diversion, simple fun and games, and Hemingway? Click this!